Bio-Gene, Envu collaborate to evaluate Flavocide for mosquitoes

LOGOS: Bio-Gene/Envu

Bio-Gene Technology, an Australian company working to develop novel bio-insecticides, and Envu are evaluating the trademarked technology Flavocide for use in professional pest management and public health products to control mosquitoes. As a nature-identical compound, Flavocide complements Envu’s professional pest and mosquito management product portfolios.

The two companies have successfully evaluated several formulations of Flavocide to target mosquitoes and will continue to evaluate Flavocide for a range of professional-use products to control these pests.

“Our work with Envu extends the potential for Flavocide to be used in major professional pest management and public health target markets worldwide for the control of mosquitoes,” said Tim Grogan, managing director and CEO for Bio-Gene. “This important program supports our strategy of engaging with a range of strong partners to fully exploit the opportunities available for our technologies.”

Flavocide is a nature-identical product based on Flavesone, a naturally occurring plant compound present in some eucalypts. Flavocide also exhibits a new mode of action and is able to overcome insect resistance to current insecticidal products, according to the company.

“Flavocide is derived from nature and, based on our testing completed to date, has demonstrated a favorable profile to combat mosquitoes,” said Bernard Jacqmin, senior vice president – head of global innovation. “Our combined efforts are already showing promising results in the testing phase, and we are excited about the potential benefits for consumers and professionals in the field.”

At this time, Bio-Gene and Envu are exploring opportunities for Envu to use Flavocide in commercial products. Any future development or licensing agreements will be jointly announced by Bio-Gene and Envu.

About Envu

Envu was founded in 2022, a company built on years of environmental science experience, for the sole purpose of advancing healthy environments for everyone, everywhere. Envu offers dedicated services in professional pest management, forestry, ornamentals, golf, industrial vegetation management, lawn & landscape, mosquito management, and range & pasture. The Envu portfolio consists of more than 180 trusted and well-known brands. The company employs 900 people, operates in 100 countries and has four global innovation hubs.

<p>The post Bio-Gene, Envu collaborate to evaluate Flavocide for mosquitoes first appeared on Pest Management Professional.</p>

from Pest Management Professional https://www.mypmp.net/2024/08/14/bio-gene-envu-collaborate-to-evaluate-flavocide-for-mosquitoes/
Sacramento CA